Tobacco is still a big problem around the world. It causes a lot of sickness and death. The World Health Organisation has rules to control it. These rules are called Articles 9 and 10. They focus on what's inside tobacco products and what they release. But putting these rules into action is hard. T
The recent U. S. decision to expand travel restrictions to include Antigua and Barbuda, as well as Dominica, has sent shockwaves through the Caribbean. This move, effective January 1, targets countries with citizenship-by-investment programs and weak passport security, according to the White House.
A group of almost 30 organizations is pushing for a change in how Canada handles pesticides. They want the government to stop plans that might make pesticide rules weaker. These plans were part of the latest budget. The group says the changes could hurt farmers, people's health, and the environment.
Charles Hoskinson, the founder of Cardano, has been vocal about his concerns regarding former President Donald Trump's approach to cryptocurrency. He believes that Trump's personal ventures in the crypto space have not only been frustrating but have also turned crypto into a partisan issue. Hoskins
Prices went up, but not as much as experts thought they would in November. This gave investors a glimmer of hope that inflation might be slowing down. The consumer price index (CPI) showed a 2. 7% annual increase, which was lower than the predicted 3. 1%. Even when you take out the wobbly prices of
Moktar Diallo's journey from Mali to Mauritania was supposed to be a stepping stone to Europe. Instead, he finds himself stuck in Nouakchott, working long hours making bricks and dodging police patrols. The dream of reaching Spain's Canary Islands by boat has become increasingly difficult due to a c
The U. S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has introduced new rules that could change how hospitals treat young people who want to change their gender. These rules might stop hospitals from getting federal money if they offer certain treatments to kids under 18. This includes treatments
The U. S. government recently proposed new rules that could make it harder for transgender children to get certain medical treatments. These rules aim to stop hospitals from using federal money, like Medicaid and Medicare, to pay for gender-affirming care. This includes treatments like puberty block
In Ghana, the government has been working to make health care more affordable. They set up a national health insurance program. The goal was to cut down on out-of-pocket spending. This way, people wouldn't have to spend so much money on health care. But, it's not working as well as hoped. Many peop
In a bold move, the U. S. President has labeled fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction. This decision, made on December 15, 2025, aims to tackle the drug's impact on national security and crime. The president compared the deaths caused by fentanyl to those in major wars, stating that hundreds of t
